Enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption performance of SiCN(Fe) fibers by in-situ generated Fe3Si and CNTs

The SiCN(Fe) fibers with excellent one-dimensional microstructure and electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorption performance were synthesized by combining polymer-derived ceramics (PDCs) method and electrospinning. The in-situ generation of Fe₃Si and CNTs by adding ferric acetylacetonate (FA) into the raw materials effectively improved the dielectric properties, magnetic properties and the impedance matching performance of the SiCN(Fe) fibers. The EMW absorption performance of SiCN(Fe) fibers were mainly based on dipole polarization loss, interface polarization loss and eddy current loss. The RL_min value of SiCN(Fe) fibers reached ?47.64 dB at 1.38 mm and the effective absorption band (EAB, RL ≤ ?10 dB) reached 4.28 GHz (13.72–18 GHz, 1.35 mm).     

Porous Fe3O4/C microspheres for efficient broadband electromagnetic wave absorption

Porous Fe₃O₄/C microspheres, which were Fe₃O₄ nanocrystals (～8?nm) embedded in an open nanostructured carbon network, were successfully synthesized via a facile hydrothermal process. The porous Fe₃O₄/C microspheres possessed many distinct attributes that facilitate efficient broadband electromagnetic wave absorption (EMWA). EMWs were attenuated through multiple reflections and absorption in the 3D interconnected porous structure of the microspheres; these processes collectively improved the interaction between the EMWs and the absorber. Additionally, the carbon network and embedded Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles caused significant dielectric losses and magnetic losses, respectively, which also enhanced EMWA. The EMWA characteristics of the microspheres could be precisely tuned via changing the carbon content to achieve optimized impedance matching. Porous Fe₃O₄/C microspheres with a 71.5?wt% carbon content displayed particularly impressive EMWA properties: a maximum reflection loss (RL) value of ??31.75 across broad band frequencies in the range of 7.76–12.88?GHz (RL < ?10?dB) at an absorber thickness of 3.0?mm. These excellent EMWA properties may be attributed to both dielectric loss (carbon) and magnetic loss (Fe₃O₄). Additionally, the 3D interconnected porous structure of the Fe₃O₄/C microspheres is especially favorable for impedance matching.     

Modulation of electromagnetic wave absorption by carbon shell thickness in carbon encapsulated magnetite nanospindles–poly(vinylidene fluoride) composites

A series of Fe₃O₄/C core–shell nanospindles with different shell thickness have been synthesized by a wet chemical method and subsequent high-temperature carbonization. The thickness of carbon shell can be well adjusted from 9 to 32 nm by changing the addition amounts of resorcinol and formaldehyde precursors during the coating process. Structure and morphology characterizations reveal that the carbon shell is amorphous structure and uniformly encapsulates on porous Fe₃O₄ nanospindles. For the first time, a flexible Fe₃O₄/C/poly(vinylidene fluoride) (PVDF) composite absorber was prepared by embedding the core–shell Fe₃O₄/C nanospindles in PVDF matrix. The electromagnetic properties of the composite show strong dependence on the carbon-shell thickness. The impedance matching for electromagnetic absorption is improved by the synergy effect between Fe₃O₄ nanospindles and encapsulated carbon shell. The Fe₃O₄/C/PVDF composite with thick carbon shell exhibits strong electromagnetic wave absorbing ability with thin absorber thickness. The minimum reflection loss for the absorber with thickness of 2.1 mm can reach −38.8 dB.     

Apium-derived biochar loaded with MnFe2O4@C for excellent low frequency electromagnetic wave absorption

Given the rapid development of electrommunication and radar detection technologies, low frequency electromagnetic wave materials have received more and more attention. Herein, the Apium-derived biochar loaded with MnFe₂O₄@C has been successfully prepared by using co-solvothermal and calcination method. The cladding carbon layer on MnFe₂O₄ NPs is migrated from biochar via thermal diffusion, and the biochar is covered with the ferrite NPs as well. Thus, the combination of dielectric and magnetic loss endows the composite with excellent low frequency electromagnetic absorption ability i.e. the optimal microwave absorbing intensity is −48.92  dB at 0.78 GHz with an extended effective absorbing bandwidth of 0.38–1.78 GHz for only 2.5 mm thickness, being ascribed to nature resonance, multiple interfacial and surface polarization, strong electromagnetic attenuation ability and good impedance matching property in detail. This bio-based ferrite composites have great potential in preparation of MAMs due to the advantages of extraordinary performance, lightweight property, environmental protection and easy degradation.     

Composition manipulation of heat-resistant iron-based cores@graphitic carbon@amorphous carbon derived from urea-modulated MOFs for high-efficient microwave absorption

Designing multifunctional microwave absorption materials is crucial in practical application. Herein, the iron-based cores@graphitic carbon@amorphous carbon composites with diverse phase compositions were annealed from urea-modulated metal organic frameworks (MOFs), MIL-88A, as precursors. By simply varying the mass ratio of urea and MIL-88A, the chemical compositions of as-prepared samples were well adjusted, which brought the variation of interfacial polarization, dipole polarization, and magnetic response. Meanwhile, the structure with outer-layered amorphous carbon and inner-layered graphitic carbon enhanced impedance matching. Therefore, with stronger microwave attenuation brought by polarization loss and better impedance matching, the high-efficient microwave absorption performance with a minimum reflection loss (R_L) of ?67.81 dB at 12.5 GHz and an effective absorption bandwidth of 5.76 GHz was obtained with S-05 (Fe/Fe₃C/Fe_15.1C@graphitic carbon@amorphous carbon), which was prepared with the weight ratio of MIL-88A and urea at 2:1. Meanwhile, the iron-based cores@graphitic carbon@amorphous carbon composites possess good heat-resistant properties due to the existence of protecting carbon layers. Thus, urea-assisted treatment paves a way for acquiring multifunctional absorbers derived from MOFs with enhanced microwave absorption performance.     

Bimetallic sulfides embedded into porous carbon composites with tunable magneto-dielectric properties for lightweight biomass- reinforced microwave absorber

Currently, biomass-derived porous carbon materials have great potential for the development of advanced microwave absorbing materials (MAMs) with lightweight, high performance, wide effective bandwidth (EAB), and thin matching thickness. Herein, we reported low-cost, high-performance MAMs for the successful anchoring of Cu-based bimetallic sulfides CuCo₂S₄@CoS₂ on biomass porous carbon (BPC) derived from pistachio shells using a simple carbonization, hydrothermal, and electrostatic self-assembly method. The results demonstrate that the prepared BPC@CuCo₂S₄@CoS₂ composite exhibits excellent microwave absorption due to its balanced impedance matching and the combined effect of conductive loss, dipole polarization, interfacial polarization, dielectric loss, and magnetic loss. To be precise, the minimum reflection loss (RL_min) of BPC@CuCo₂S₄@CoS₂ reaches −64.2 dB at a packing load of 20 wt%, with an EAB of 6.6 GHz and a thickness of 2.3 mm. This work provides new insights into the study of copper-based bimetallic sulfide and BPC composites in MAMs.     

Design of magnetic triple-shell hollow structural Fe3O4/FeCo/C composite microspheres with broad bandwidth and excellent electromagnetic wave absorption performance

A three-step strategy combining solvothermal and liquid phase reduction method had been developed for preparation of magnetic triple-shell hollow structural Fe₃O₄/FeCo/C (TSH–Fe₃O₄/FeCo/C) composite microspheres. FeCo was used to enhance electromagnetic (EM) wave absorption in different frequency band and broaden effective absorbing bandwidth, while carbon was used to improve impedance matching. Triple-shell hollow structure was designed to enrich the multiple interfaces to favor the interfacial polarization, increase the multiple reflections and scattering, and provide physicochemical protection to Fe₃O₄ core from oxidation. The microstructure and morphology of TSH-Fe₃O₄/FeCo/C composite microspheres were characterized by TEM, XRD and Raman in detail. The results indicated that magnetic Fe₃O₄ was completely covered by FeCo and carbon via layer by layer. As an EM wave absorber, the maximum reflection loss of TSH-Fe₃O₄/FeCo/C composite microspheres was up to -37.4 dB due to better normalized characteristic impedance at a thickness of 2.2 mm and the bandwidth less than -10 dB even reached up to 5.9 GHz. The excellent EM wave absorption performance was attributed to the combination of shell materials (Fe₃O₄, FeCo and carbon) and unique triple-shell hollow structure, which lead to multiple relaxation processes and good impedance matching. Consequently, this work would contribute to the design and preparation of high performance EM wave absorbent with outstanding absorbing property and wider absorption range.     

Optimized impedance matching and enhanced attenuation by heteroatoms doping of yolk-shell CoFe2O4@HCN as highly efficient microwave absorbers

Microwave absorbing (MA) materials with yolk-shell structures have been extensively studied in impedance matching. However, the impedance matching achieved by the complementary effect of the core and the shell does not determine the reflection of the microwaves upon the occurrence at the first incidence. The interaction between the outer layer of materials and the electromagnetic waves significantly impacts the MA properties of materials. In this study, the impedance matching improvement method of the shell structure was further explored by preparing CoFe₂O₄@HCN (honeycomb carbon with N-doping) through the hydrothermal method followed by hydrolysis, polymerization, etching, and annealing. The resulting structure with heteroatoms doping provided the novel CoFe₂O₄@HCN with excellent impedance matching and multiple loss mechanisms contributing to MA process. The absorber with a filler loading of 40% exhibited an RL_min of −68.03 dB with a matching thickness of 2.5 mm. The efficient absorbing bandwidth reached 5.92 GHz (a change from 11.92 to 17.84 GHz) at 1.99 mm thickness. Interestingly, these findings look promising for future synthesis and application of yolk-shell structure microwave absorbers.     

Fabrication of hierarchical PANI@W-type barium hexaferrite composites for highly efficient microwave absorption

Hexagonal barium ferries is a promising and efficient microwave (MW) absorbing material, but the low dielectric loss and poor conductivity have limited their extensive applications. In this work, a simple tactic of coating conductive polymer PANI on hexaferrite BaCo₂Fe₁₆O₂₇ is presented, wherein the dielectric properties are customized, and more significantly, the electromagnetic loss is greatly enhanced. As displayed from structural characterizations, PANI were coated equably on the surface of hexaferrite grains by an in-situ polymerization process. The outcomes exhibit the as-prepared PANI@hexaferrite composite has remarkable electromagnetic wave absorption capacity. When the thickness is 6.0 mm, the minimal RL of ?40.4 dB was achieved at 2.9 GHz. The effective absorption bandwidth (RL < ?20 dB) of 0.65 GHz, 0.53 GHz, 0.65 GHz, 0.52 GHz, 0.46 GHz and 0.39 GHz was achieved separately when the thickness ranges from 4 to 9 mm. The highly efficient MW absorbing performance of PANI@hexaferrite composite were the consequence of multiple loss mechanisms and perfect impedance matching. It is demonstrated that the PANI@hexaferrite composite with excellent MW absorption performance is expected to be potential MW absorbers for extensive applications.     

Fabrication and microwave absorption properties of magnetite nanoparticle–carbon nanotube–hollow carbon fiber composites

Absorbents with “tree-like” structures, which were composed of hollow porous carbon fibers (HPCFs) acting as “trunk” structures, carbon nanotubes (CNTs) as “branch” structures and magnetite (Fe₃O₄) nanoparticles playing the role of “fruit” structures were prepared by chemical vapor deposition technique and chemical reaction. Microwave reflection loss, permittivity and permeability of Fe₃O₄–CNTs–HPCFs composites were investigated in the frequency range of 2–18 GHz. It was proven that prepared absorbents possessed the excellent electromagnetic wave absorbing performances. The bandwidth with a reflection loss less than −15 dB covers a wide frequency range from 10.2 to 18 GHz with the thickness of 1.5–3.0 mm, and the minimum reflection loss is −50.9 dB at 14.03 GHz with a 2.5 mm thick sample layer. Microwave absorbing mechanism of the Fe₃O₄–CNTs–HPCFs composites is concluded as dielectric polarization and the synergetic interactions exist between Fe₃O₄ and CNTs–HPCFs.     

Synthesis of nitrogen-doped graphene-based binary composite aerogels for ultralightweight and broadband electromagnetic absorption

The development of ultralightweight and broadband electromagnetic wave (EMW) absorbing materials remains a big challenge. In this work, porous magnesium ferrite microspheres decorated nitrogen-doped reduced graphene oxide (NRGO/MgFe₂O₄) composite aerogels were prepared by a two-step route of solvothermal synthesis and hydrothermal self-assembly. Results of microscopic morphology characterization showed that NRGO/MgFe₂O₄ composite aerogels had a unique hierarchical porous structure. Moreover, the influence of additive amounts of graphene oxide on the electromagnetic parameters and EMW absorption properties of NRGO/MgFe₂O₄ composite aerogels was explored. Remarkably, the attained binary composite aerogel with the content of NRGO of 70.21 wt% exhibited the best EMW absorption performance. The minimum reflection loss reached up to −55.7 dB, and the corresponding effective absorption bandwidth was as large as 5.36 GHz at a thin matching thickness of 1.98 mm. Furthermore, when the matching thickness was slightly increased to 2.29 mm, the widest effective absorption bandwidth was enlarged to 7.1 GHz, covering the entire Ku-band. The magnetodielectric synergy and unique hierarchical porous structure in NRGO/MgFe₂O₄ composite aerogels not only improved the impedance matching, but also greatly enhanced the EMW absorption capacity. It was believed that the results of this work could be helpful for the preparation of graphene-based magnetic composites as broadband and efficient EMW absorbers.     

Fabrication of carbon encapsulated Co3O4 nanoparticles embedded in porous graphitic carbon nanosheets for microwave absorber

Carbon-encapsulated Co₃O₄ nanoparticles homogeneously embedded 2D (two-dimensional) porous graphitic carbon (PGC) nanosheets were prepared by a facile and scalable synthesis method. With assistance of sodium chloride, the Co₃O₄ nanoparticles (10–20 nm) with magnetic loss were well encapsulated by onion-like carbon shells homogeneously embedded porous graphitic carbon nanosheets (thickness of less than 50 nm) with dielectric loss. In the architecture, the well impedance matching for microwave absorption can be obtained by the synergetic effect between Co₃O₄ nanoparticles and encapsulated porous carbon nanosheets. The minimum reflection loss value of −32.3 dB was observed at 11.4 GHz with a matching thickness of 2.3 mm for 2D Co₃O₄@C@PGC nanosheets. The 2D Co₃O₄@C@PGC nanosheets can be used as a kind of candidate for microwave absorbing materials.     

Assembled porous Fe3O4@g-C3N4 hybrid nanocomposites with multiple interface polarization for stable microwave absorption

Magnetic/dielectric composites can offer good electromagnetic impendence. However, the strategy for embodying strong absorbing ability and broad effective absorption band simultaneously is a significant challenge. Therefore, assembled porous Fe₃O₄@g-C₃N₄ hybrid nanocomposites have been designed and synthesized, in which porous Fe₃O₄ nanospheres assembled by ~ 3?nm Fe₃O₄ nanoparticles are surrounded by g-C₃N₄. The introduction of g-C₃N₄ improves dielectric loss ability at 2–18?GHz and magnetic loss ability at 2–10?GHz, and enhances attenuation constant, and increases electromagnetic impedance degree. These merits ensure that assembled porous Fe₃O₄/g-C₃N₄ hybrid nanocomposites deliver superior microwave absorption performance, such as effective absorption bandwidth, f_E, (reflection loss less ??10?dB) exceeding 5?GHz at 2.0–2.3?mm, the maximal f_E of 5.76?GHz and minimal reflection loss of at least ??20?dB with thickness ranging from 2.3 to 10.0?mm, avoiding the sensitivity of absorption properties to absorbing layer thickness. Stable microwave absorbing performance originates from multi-interfacial polarization, multi-reflection, enhanced electromagnetic loss capability, and good electromagnetic impedance. Our study offers a new idea for stable microwave absorber at 2–18?GHz.     

Enhanced microwave absorption properties of Fe-doped SiOC ceramics by the magnetic-dielectric loss properties

The combination of multiple loss characteristics is an effective approach to achieve broadband microwave wave absorption performance. The Fe-doped SiOC ceramics were synthesized by polymer derived ceramics (PDCs) method at 1500 °C, and their dielectric and magnetic properties were investigated at 2–18 GHz. The results showed that adding Fe content effectively controlled the composition and content of multiphase products (such as Fe₃Si, SiC, SiO₂ and turbostratic carbon). Meanwhile, the Fe promoted the change of the grain size. The Fe₃Si enhanced the magnetic loss, and the SiC and turbostratic carbon generated by PDCs process significantly increased the polarization and conductance loss. Besides, the magnetic particles Fe₃Si and dielectric particles SiO₂ improved the impedance matching, which was beneficial to EM wave absorption properties. Impressively, the Fe-doped SiOC ceramics (with Fe addition of 3 wt %) presented the minimum reflection coefficient (RC_min) of ?20.5 dB at 10.8 GHz with 2.8 mm. The effective absorption bandwidth (EAB, RC < ?10 dB) covered a wide frequency range from 5 GHz to 18 GHz (covered the C, X and Ku-band) when the absorbent thickness increased from 2 mm to 5 mm. Therefore, this research opens up another strategy for exploring novel SiOC ceramics to design the good EM wave-absorbing materials with broad absorption bandwidth and thin thickness.     

Synthesis and strengthened microwave absorption properties of three-dimensional porous Fe3O4/graphene composite foam

The three-dimensional porous Fe₃O₄/graphene composite foam as a new kind of absorbing composite with electrical loss and magnetic loss was successfully synthesized by a facile method. Fe₃O₄ was evenly attached on structure of graphene sheets which overlapped with each other to form three-dimensional porous graphene foam. The results revealed that when the mass ratio of graphene oxide (GO) and Fe₃O₄ was 1:1, the Fe₃O₄/graphene composite foam possessed the best absorption properties: the minimum reflection loss was up to ??45.08?dB when the thickness was 2.5?mm and the bandwidth below ??10?dB was 6.7?GHz when the content of the composite foam absorbents was just 8%. The micron-sized three-dimensional porous structure provided more propagation paths, enhancing the energy conversion of incident electromagnetic waves. The addition of Fe₃O₄ contributed to improving the impedance matching performance and magnetic loss. The three-dimensional porous Fe₃O₄/graphene composite foam was a kind of high-efficiency wave absorber, providing a new idea for the development of microwave absorbing materials.     

Facile synthesis of Co0.5Zn0.5Fe2O4 nanoparticles decorated reduced graphene oxide hybrid nanocomposites with enhanced electromagnetic wave absorption properties

Herein, reduced graphene oxide/cobalt-zinc ferrite (RGO/Co_0.5Zn_0.5Fe₂O₄) hybrid nanocomposites were fabricated by a facile hydrothermal strategy. Results revealed that the contents of RGO could affect the micromorphology, electromagnetic parameters and electromagnetic wave absorption properties. As the contents of RGO increased in the as-synthesized hybrid nanocomposites, the dispersibility of the particles was improved. Meanwhile, numerously ferromagnetic Co_0.5Zn_0.5Fe₂O₄ particles were evenly anchored on the wrinkled surfaces of flaky RGO. Besides, the obtained hybrid nanocomposites exhibited superior electromagnetic absorption in both X and Ku bands, which was achieved by adjusting the RGO contents and matching thicknesses. Significantly, when the content of RGO was 7.4 wt%, the binary nanocomposites showed the optimal reflection loss of -73.9 dB at a thickness of 2.2 mm and broadest effective absorption bandwidth of 6.0 GHz (12.0–18.0 GHz) at a thin thickness of merely 2.0 mm. The enhanced electromagnetic absorption performance was primarily attributed to the multiple polarization effects, improved conduction loss caused by electron migration, and magnetic loss derived from ferromagnetic Co_0.5Zn_0.5Fe₂O₄ nanoparticles. Our results could provide inspiration for manufacturing graphene-based hybrid nanocomposites as high-efficient electromagnetic wave absorbers.     

Fabrication of Nd-doped Ni–Zn ferrite/multi-walled carbon nanotubes composites with effective microwave absorption properties

The electromagnetic materials are featured by good magnetic permeability and dielectric constant characteristics, which are of significant importance in solving the pollution problem of electromagnetic. In this study, after the complete of the use of sol-gel method, argon gas was then introduced for calcination, and eventually a new type of MWCNTs/Ni_0.5Zn_0.5Nd_0.04Fe_1.96O₄ composites was synthesized after the above mentioned procedures. The synthesized MWCNTs were able to be adsorbed on the surface of Ni_0.5Zn_0.5Nd_0.04Fe_1.96O₄ and could form a good conductive work of 3D. Also, the effect of additional MWCNTs on microwave absorption properties of MWCNTs/Ni_0.5Zn_0.5Nd_0.04Fe_1.96O₄ composites were also observed in this study. The results indicate that the additional MWCNTs function to significantly improve the microwave absorption property of MWCNTs/Ni_0.5Zn_0.5Nd_0.04Fe_1.96O₄. Through altering the amount of MWCNTs, the microwave attenuation performance and impedance matching coefficient of this electromagnetic materials can be effectively improved. The S2 sample presented a minimum reflection loss of ?35.05 dB when its thickness reached 1.6 mm, meanwhile, the effective absorption bandwidth achieved 4.55 GHz. The prepared composites perform well in microwave absorption, which can attribute to the reasonable ratio of composites as well as its interaction with both of the magnetic and dielectric components. This research paved the way for novel ideas to be put in the electromagnetic absorption materials with high-efficient.     

3D printed crack-free SiOC(Fe) structures with pyrolysis-induced carbon nanowires for enhanced wave absorption performance

High-performance SiOC(Fe) wave-absorbing ceramics, containing a large number of carbon nanowires, were successfully prepared using a combination of photopolymerization 3D printing technology and the polymer-derived ceramic pyrolysis method. By employing an optimized segmented slow heating scheme with extended holding time, the pyrolysis of SiOC(Fe) ceramics at 1000 °C facilitated the growth of carbon nanowires, Fe₃C and SiO₂ grains. These carbon nanowires were interlaced and interconnected within the samples, forming abundant conductive networks. This highly conducive network efficiently converted electromagnetic energy into thermal energy, effectively dissipating electromagnetic waves, and consequently enhancing the microwave absorption performance of ceramics. Moreover, this approach not only reduced ceramic cracks but also improved the dielectric loss performance of the materials, achieving a minimum reflectivity value of −35.72 dB. The SiOC(Fe) ceramics added with 5 wt% VcFe effectively enhanced the magnetic loss of the material, reduced the difference between the relative complex permeability (μ_r) and the relative complex dielectric constant (ε_r), and improved the impedance matching between the material surface and air, thereby further improving its microwave absorption performance. This resulted in an increase in the maximum effective absorption bandwidth of the material to 12.7 GHz at 5 mm. This study offers a promising solution for the preparation of ceramic matrix composite materials incorporating carbon nanowires, magnetic particles and ceramic precursors, which would be potentially valuable for radar detection and sensor applications.     

Polymer-derived FexSiy/SiC@SiOC ceramic nanocomposites with tunable microwave absorption behavior

Iron-containing PSO precursors (FePSO) were synthesized by modification of polysiloxane with different amounts of ferric acetylacetonate [Fe(acac)₃], then porous SiFeCO ceramics were successfully prepared by subsequent pyrolysis. The chemical modification and ceramization process of PFSO precursors were studied by FT-IR and TGA measurements. XRD patterns imply that the SiC crystalline can be easily observed when PFSO was exposed to 1200℃ in nitrogen atmosphere, while pure PSO exhibited broad diffraction peaks of SiC at 1500℃, meaning that the grain coarsening of SiC was accelerated by adding iron. The crystallization behavior of ferric silicide (Fe_xSi_y) is complex due to the variation of iron content in feed and annealing temperature, and Fe_xSi_y/SiC@SiOC nanocomposites were produced after annealing. Because of the in-situ formation of SiC, Fe_xSi_y, and carbon strips in nanocomposites, PFSO-derived ceramics demonstrate enhanced microwave absorption performance. The best effective absorption bandwidth (<−10 dB) and the minimum reflection loss are 2.6 GHz and −38 dB, respectively, which are achieved in the sample PFSO-3–1300℃. Fe_xSi_y/SiC@SiOC nanocomposites synthesized in this work exhibit potential application in the field of electromagnetic interference, the carbon content and the crystallization behavior of Fe_xSi_y are the critical factors for the performance optimization.     

Microstructure,phase, magnetic properties,and electromagnetic wave absorption of graphene oxide – Ni0.7Zn0.3Fe2O4 – Al2O3 aerogel

In this work, an ultralight nanocomposite of graphene oxide aerogels as a matrix and nickel-zinc ferrite (Ni_0.7Zn_0.3Fe₂O₄) nanoparticles as a second phase for the absorption of electromagnetic waves in the frequency of 1–18 GHz were fabricated by the hydrothermal - freeze-drying method. α-Al₂O₃ nanoparticles were used for further impedance matching for applications in electromagnetic wave absorption. XRD, SEM, EDS, and VNA analyses were used to characterize the sample. The effects of the amount of Ni_0.7Zn_0.3Fe₂O₄ (NZF) nanoparticles (GO: NZF volume percent ratio = 5:1 and 2:1) on the absorption of electromagnetic waves were investigated.